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Christmas In The Countryside/From Christmas to Forever?/Swept Away by the Seductive Stranger/The Temptation Test
From Christmas To Forever - Marion Lennox
Heiress Dr Pollyanna Hargreaves has been wrapped in cotton wool all her life, now she's determined to strike out on her own! But she never expected to get stuck with handsome GP Dr Hugo Denver for Christmas. He's meant to have left on holiday with his adorable niece already – not be tempting her at every turn!
Forced to work together Hugo's icy exterior soon begins to thaw. And it's not long before Polly realises that she's falling for him...and little Ruby too!
Swept Away By The Seductive Stranger - Amy Andrews
Nurse Felicity Mitchell's train journey of a lifetime was even more unforgettable when she met Callum Hollingsworth. Neither were looking for temptation, but that didn't stop them from sharing one hot, wild night!
Except when they disembark they learn that what happened on the train won't stay on the train. Because the gorgeous stranger is Flick's new boss...and it's increasingly difficult to keep their chemistry under control, and leave it at just one night!
The Temptation Test - Meredith Webber
When Jena arrived in Kareela, three weeks before Christmas, she had one to convince her boss to put her on his new TV survival series. But first she had to survive primitive accommodation, filming a documentary about Kareela's bush hospital, and the ever-so-tempting Dr Noah Blacklock.
A relationship was no part of her agenda and, as a man still technically engaged, it wasn't part of Noah's, either. But oh, Jena was so beautiful. They failed the Temptation Test repeatedly, but neither was going to turn a wonderful affair into something altogether more memorable!
Heiress Dr Pollyanna Hargreaves has been wrapped in cotton wool all her life, now she's determined to strike out on her own! But she never expected to get stuck with handsome GP Dr Hugo Denver for Christmas. He's meant to have left on holiday with his adorable niece already – not be tempting her at every turn!
Forced to work together Hugo's icy exterior soon begins to thaw. And it's not long before Polly realises that she's falling for him...and little Ruby too!
Swept Away By The Seductive Stranger - Amy Andrews
Nurse Felicity Mitchell's train journey of a lifetime was even more unforgettable when she met Callum Hollingsworth. Neither were looking for temptation, but that didn't stop them from sharing one hot, wild night!
Except when they disembark they learn that what happened on the train won't stay on the train. Because the gorgeous stranger is Flick's new boss...and it's increasingly difficult to keep their chemistry under control, and leave it at just one night!
The Temptation Test - Meredith Webber
When Jena arrived in Kareela, three weeks before Christmas, she had one to convince her boss to put her on his new TV survival series. But first she had to survive primitive accommodation, filming a documentary about Kareela's bush hospital, and the ever-so-tempting Dr Noah Blacklock.
A relationship was no part of her agenda and, as a man still technically engaged, it wasn't part of Noah's, either. But oh, Jena was so beautiful. They failed the Temptation Test repeatedly, but neither was going to turn a wonderful affair into something altogether more memorable!
455 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 23, 2019
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About the author
Marion Lennox
796 books137 followersWriting romance sounds fascinating. Huh?
I'm a writer. I'm boring. Day after day I sit behind a word processor making up people in my head. Why do I do it? I love it. My husband, Dave, gets up in the morning, puts on a suit and heads out into the ice and cold of Ballarat's winter. (Sadly I live in one of the tiny parts of Australia that qualifies as cold.) I make myself another cup of coffee, head up to my study, choose what music I want and sit and daydream. And I get paid for doing it. Hooray!
My first attempt at writing romance, 'Dare To Love Again', a Medical Romance, was published by Harlequin Mills and Boon in 1990. It still stands today as a monument to my family's ability to survive on cheese sandwiches and spaghetti.
Since then I've written over 80 Romances for Harlequin Mills and Boon, with more on the drawing board. (I used a pseudonym - Trisha David - for the first few Romances but suffered with a split personality and have since reverted to being Marion Lennox all the time.) In between romances, I've co-authored a non-fiction history, (I love local history) done the odd (very odd) spot of housework and done a heap of travelling - research :-)
I come from a farming community. You can probably tell this from my books. There's not a skyscraper in sight. I'm very much a pets person. Chloe and Harry were my constant canine companions for many years as I wrote, demanding walks and air freshener at frequent intervals. Sadly I lost them, and for a while I vowed not to get another. My heart was broken and my study smelled so clean! But.. The cat and I missed them so badly we weakened and bought Mitzi. Mitzi's a black and silver mini-schnauzer who makes me and the cat laugh. Expect to find her in future stories.
If you're interested in formalities, I hold a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a teaching diploma. I have a couple of kids and a huge extended family who look on me with affectionate tolerance. Marion? The crazy one who talks to people in her head... I've had nine nominations for the Rita, winning twice, and fourteen for the Australian Book of the Year. After years of thinking of my writing as a hobby I guess I finally now qualify as a `real' writer.
Thank your for taking the trouble to check out my web page. Now try my books. We might even end up having fun together. And write to me. I show my family - `See? Real people do like the things that go in in my head.'
I'm a writer. I'm boring. Day after day I sit behind a word processor making up people in my head. Why do I do it? I love it. My husband, Dave, gets up in the morning, puts on a suit and heads out into the ice and cold of Ballarat's winter. (Sadly I live in one of the tiny parts of Australia that qualifies as cold.) I make myself another cup of coffee, head up to my study, choose what music I want and sit and daydream. And I get paid for doing it. Hooray!
My first attempt at writing romance, 'Dare To Love Again', a Medical Romance, was published by Harlequin Mills and Boon in 1990. It still stands today as a monument to my family's ability to survive on cheese sandwiches and spaghetti.
Since then I've written over 80 Romances for Harlequin Mills and Boon, with more on the drawing board. (I used a pseudonym - Trisha David - for the first few Romances but suffered with a split personality and have since reverted to being Marion Lennox all the time.) In between romances, I've co-authored a non-fiction history, (I love local history) done the odd (very odd) spot of housework and done a heap of travelling - research :-)
I come from a farming community. You can probably tell this from my books. There's not a skyscraper in sight. I'm very much a pets person. Chloe and Harry were my constant canine companions for many years as I wrote, demanding walks and air freshener at frequent intervals. Sadly I lost them, and for a while I vowed not to get another. My heart was broken and my study smelled so clean! But.. The cat and I missed them so badly we weakened and bought Mitzi. Mitzi's a black and silver mini-schnauzer who makes me and the cat laugh. Expect to find her in future stories.
If you're interested in formalities, I hold a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a teaching diploma. I have a couple of kids and a huge extended family who look on me with affectionate tolerance. Marion? The crazy one who talks to people in her head... I've had nine nominations for the Rita, winning twice, and fourteen for the Australian Book of the Year. After years of thinking of my writing as a hobby I guess I finally now qualify as a `real' writer.
Thank your for taking the trouble to check out my web page. Now try my books. We might even end up having fun together. And write to me. I show my family - `See? Real people do like the things that go in in my head.'
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December 21, 2021
Really enjoyed the first two stories by Marion Lennox and Amy Andrews. By the third story I was a tad over the repetitive story lines and didn't find the third as appealing.
October 22, 2019
Three lovely short stories about sex, romance and how life's challenges keep getting in the way.
From Christmas To Forever? by Marion Lennox is a heart warming story of a young lady Dr Pollyanna Hargreaves who has been born into a wealthy family and although is very much loved, is mollycoddled by her parents and is feeling in desperate need to get out from under their protection. She is strong, smart and wildly independent, if only she was allowed to find her own way.
Polly takes up a locum position at a rural GP practice to cover the Christmas break. All should run smoothly until she finds herself at the scene of an accident and she is winching herself down the side of a cliff to render assistance. Very quickly she is thrown out of her comfort zone and her fiery independence and determination are put to the test.
This is the start of her weeks as a locum and she quickly endears herself to the locals. Is she here for the short-term on her way to achieving her life goals, or has fate got other plans?
Swept Away By The Seductive Stranger by Amy Andrews
Two strangers, an instant attraction and the smooth rocking motion of a train. Felicity and Callum are heading in the same direction, from Sydney to Adelaide on the Indian Pacific. It's only an overnight trip but so much can happen in that time. Neither of them admit to being a doctor and nurse until an elderly gentleman falls ill and their training is called upon. They work together to help their patient only to find solace in each other once the drama is over. It's one night together, the adrenaline is running high, noone need ever know.........
This was my favourite story out of the three as it is based in the Clare Valley, an area of South Australia I am familiar with and could relate to. The story was written to keep the reader on edge, will they rekindle their one night stand or is this just a sweet memory for them both. A very enjoyable read.
The Temptation Test by Meredith Webber
Jena "Blondie" is a beautiful model come television host who is helping to produce a documentary about rural hospitals. Her first meeting with Dr Noah Blacklock, whom she will be working closely with, does not go well as his anger and sexism make for a classic case of 'foot in mouth disease'. However, the attraction is instant and they do all they can to deny their carnal desires.
This was also a good read but I found the story a bit disjointed. The need to live in a shack to be 'tested' for the survival series, both Jena and Noah having romantic histories they aren't quite finished with, a major domestic incident but the police barely investigate, a major vehicle accident and a patient dying in Jena's arms, a community of young people in a drug refuge centre and finally the story being tied together by a Christmas parade, There were too many off shoots to the main story which made this a little confusing and tedious to read. The romance at the heart of the story was lovely and made the story worthwhile.
Three beautiful stories written by accomplished Australian authors. Thank you to Harlequin Mira and Beauty & Lace Book Club for the opportunity to read these stories.
From Christmas To Forever? by Marion Lennox is a heart warming story of a young lady Dr Pollyanna Hargreaves who has been born into a wealthy family and although is very much loved, is mollycoddled by her parents and is feeling in desperate need to get out from under their protection. She is strong, smart and wildly independent, if only she was allowed to find her own way.
Polly takes up a locum position at a rural GP practice to cover the Christmas break. All should run smoothly until she finds herself at the scene of an accident and she is winching herself down the side of a cliff to render assistance. Very quickly she is thrown out of her comfort zone and her fiery independence and determination are put to the test.
This is the start of her weeks as a locum and she quickly endears herself to the locals. Is she here for the short-term on her way to achieving her life goals, or has fate got other plans?
Swept Away By The Seductive Stranger by Amy Andrews
Two strangers, an instant attraction and the smooth rocking motion of a train. Felicity and Callum are heading in the same direction, from Sydney to Adelaide on the Indian Pacific. It's only an overnight trip but so much can happen in that time. Neither of them admit to being a doctor and nurse until an elderly gentleman falls ill and their training is called upon. They work together to help their patient only to find solace in each other once the drama is over. It's one night together, the adrenaline is running high, noone need ever know.........
This was my favourite story out of the three as it is based in the Clare Valley, an area of South Australia I am familiar with and could relate to. The story was written to keep the reader on edge, will they rekindle their one night stand or is this just a sweet memory for them both. A very enjoyable read.
The Temptation Test by Meredith Webber
Jena "Blondie" is a beautiful model come television host who is helping to produce a documentary about rural hospitals. Her first meeting with Dr Noah Blacklock, whom she will be working closely with, does not go well as his anger and sexism make for a classic case of 'foot in mouth disease'. However, the attraction is instant and they do all they can to deny their carnal desires.
This was also a good read but I found the story a bit disjointed. The need to live in a shack to be 'tested' for the survival series, both Jena and Noah having romantic histories they aren't quite finished with, a major domestic incident but the police barely investigate, a major vehicle accident and a patient dying in Jena's arms, a community of young people in a drug refuge centre and finally the story being tied together by a Christmas parade, There were too many off shoots to the main story which made this a little confusing and tedious to read. The romance at the heart of the story was lovely and made the story worthwhile.
Three beautiful stories written by accomplished Australian authors. Thank you to Harlequin Mira and Beauty & Lace Book Club for the opportunity to read these stories.
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